College in High School?

Martin Public Schools recognizes not only the ever-changing world of student employablity but embraces opportunites to equip our students with post-secondary learning experiences. Martin High School students have the opportubity to "dual enroll" either through the Lake Michigan College Early College Academy offered thorugh ACATEC or other post-secondary institutions such as KVCC, GRCC, WMU and Davenport University. We encourage our students to pursue these opportunities and work closely with students, familes and our teaching staff to ensure that all requirements have been fulfilled before enrolling in post-secondary classes. Please see the links below for an outline of what dual-enrollment is and how students become eligible. ﻿Dual Enrollment﻿PA 160 of 1996:Postsecondary Enrollment Options Acthttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/9-12_Dual_Enrollment_FAQs_397781_7.pdfDual Enrollment PowerPoint (Download)If you don't have PowerPoint download MS PowerPoint Viewer for free

Post-Secondary Planning

Sending Transcripts to College

Need a transcript sent? Register at http://www.parchment.com to order and send transcripts securely to colleges, universities or scholarship funds through Secure Transcript. You may track your request online and will also receive an email notification when we approve your transcript request and again when your transcript is mailed (or delivered electronically, based upon the delivery preference of the destination that you selected.) See the link for instructions on how to send transcripts using this site.

Local Scholarships

Scholarships - they're not just about grades!!!!

One of the biggest myths about scholarships is that they’re won based mostly on grades. As a result, a lot of qualified students don’t even apply for scholarships that could award them the recognition they deserve and the help they need. High grades and test scores are significant but being a positive, well-rounded person is just as important.1. Fill out application on line if possible. Otherwise, print carefully and legibly in ink.2. Use Spell check.3. Be completely honest about grades, experiences, memberships, qualifications, family finances and other information.4. Keep developing a “brag sheet” of all your activities. As you participate in school, church, community or other activities update your sheet.5. Don’t forget to include unpaid work experience. Jobs show initiative and that you know how to budget your time well.6. Don’t leave a space blank, if it does not apply to you write N/A.7. Talk to students who have already won the scholarships of interest and what worked for them.8. Carefully follow instructions. If the scholarship asks for an essay with a word limit, do not exceed the limit.9. Only apply when the scholarships minimum requirements are met.10. Proof read everything before sending it.11. Supplement applications with personal letters of recommendation.12. Strictly observe deadlines and even strive to submit applications early.13. Follow up with a telephone call to make sure the organization received the application.14. Remember to send thank you notes.15. Know what you want and why. You should be able to explain your goals and know what steps you will take to reach them.

Tuition Assistance Program TIP (Tuition Incentive Program) is for Michigan parents and students who qualify. Please go to their website for more details. www.michigan.gov/ssg (Scroll to the bottom of their webpage for brochure and Powerpoint presentation.)

Free $cholarship $earch $ervicesLook beyond colleges and universities for scholarships. Educational funding in the private sector has increased dramatically in recent years. Review mainstream sources of funds, and be creative. Think about what makes you different, and find groups that value that difference. Many organizations offer scholarships, including: state and local governments, businesses, employers, clubs, associations, high schools, civic groups, religiou organizations, trade associations, labor unions, political parties, military associations, private foundations, private charities, and ethnic organizations..

Military Information

Some seniors are interested in joining different branches of the military. There are a number of branches students can join. Some students are interested in joining the military so they will earn money to attend college at a later point. Others are interested in beginning lifelong careers in the military. For more details on each branch, please visit their individual websites below. Please see Mrs. Fuller to find out when a local recruiter from a branch of interest will be at our school. This is the best way to learn more about the military's options.